Stage One

Finally got in contact with Sue (incredibly sweet lady) from Lutheran Social Services and we talked for a little bit on my expectations, what I'm really looking for, and she went on to tell me that 80% of people trying to find their family or any sort of connection to their biological family doesn't happen. Not to get my hopes up and have all these expectations of what may be. I went on to tell her that I didn't have any expectations whatsoever. No one wants to e disappointed. She said it best 'expect the worst, hope for the best' that's exactly what I'll do. We went Orr the process and what I need to do and how involved I wanted to be. I absolutely told her I wanted to be involved as much as I possibly could. She had me send an email to her of some information and my intentions throughout this search. Luckily, she still had connections in south Korea an is able to forward my email to see if they have anything or can find anything. I did my part, now I just wait...

I don't have any expectations. I don't know where this is going to take me, I don't know what I'll come across. But at least I do know that I've tried to reach out and find her. Where ever my 'family' is in this world, I'm looking for you. Are you looking for me?

You have to start somewhere

Yesterday, I got a chance to pick up some of my adoption papers from my parents. I brought them home and looked them over with Ryan, it was really nice to read them together and share this journey with him. He's incredibly supportive with this entire process. He talked to my parents asking questions about my adoption and ciizenship and whatnot. It's nice that he's so on board with things and wants to know everything and wants to be there and help in any way. Even when I rant on and on, he just smiles and tells me everythings going to be ok.

I was adopted through Luthern Social Services, the phone number on my paperwork is disconnected and the building address is now an apartment complex. Luthern Social Services is still around, so I found the one in Milwaukee and emailed them asking if they help adoptees locate family members, or if they know of anyone who does. I have yet to get an email back. I guess all I can do is wait now.

I found some information of where I was in Korea. I have a lot of research to do ahead of me. It's so hard with everyone with the last name of Kim, and mulitiple people with the same first name.

I'm excited to finally start my research. I know I have a lot of work to do, but it'll be worth it.